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listersgirl ([personal profile] listersgirl) wrote2006-03-14 10:37 am

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Last night after work I went running*.

...you can pick yourself up off the floor now.

I have no idea how this happened. I mean, for the past few months I've been so lazy as to become welded to the couch. But yesterday, on the way home, I decided to go running, and then when I got home, I actually found all my running gear and WENT. It was shocking. Although not as shocking as the fact that I kind of enjoyed it, although that was partially because it was so weirdly foggy outside - I couldn't see more than half a block in front of me, and it felt like I was in my own little world.

I've decided to blame it on the weather changing. I get really antsy when there are signs of spring (and yes, I realize that it's 0 degrees out there right now, which isn't exactly spring-like, but it *was* warm all weekend), as [livejournal.com profile] canirl can attest, since the words uttered most often by me this weekend were "Oh my god it's so warm out!". I'm not an outdoor person -- meaning, I don't like outdoor sports, or hiking, or, god forbid, camping -- but in the spring and the autumn, during those few days when it's not too hot and not too cold, all I want to do is walk around outside for hours.

I'm sure the novelty will wear off soon, but it's fun while it lasts.

*And by "running", I mean starting all the way back at the beginning of the training program where there is more walking than running. But there is a little bit of actual running, and I did it in running shoes -- does that count?

[identity profile] dramaqueen-23.livejournal.com 2006-03-14 05:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Dude. It totally counts.

[identity profile] emiline.livejournal.com 2006-03-14 05:13 pm (UTC)(link)
It totally counts!

I'm attempting to start running, as well. And I'm going to the gym again! Spring has made me want to be more active.

[identity profile] emiline.livejournal.com 2006-03-14 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Considering I've never actually gone running before, I'll probably be right there with you. :) And I'd love to explore all the trails in our area, since I haven't really yet.

[identity profile] anglaisepaon.livejournal.com 2006-03-14 05:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course it counts!!

I'm two and a half months into my training program and it's still more walking than running. Yay! Another running buddy. :)

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[personal profile] starfishchick 2006-03-14 06:40 pm (UTC)(link)
That totally counts! You win at exercise!!

[identity profile] hardcormier.livejournal.com 2006-03-14 09:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Go you! I too was once a runner but have fallen from the path and onto my couch. I keep meaning to get back into it or join a gym or something but there never seems to be any time.

[identity profile] mystery-diva.livejournal.com 2006-03-15 04:11 am (UTC)(link)
wow...like...running outside? Amongst the people? Scary :) Good for you! I don't think I'm a runner. I think I'd have trouble deciding on a route - because what it you misjudge it and you're way far away from home when you're too tired to keep going? You still have to get home! The elliptical trainer...it stays put :)

You must have had some pre-spring fever going on! Yay